We had a busy summer travelling the watershed to speak to people of all ages about the health of the watershed and how each of us has a big role to play. Just our two summer Outreach Assistants (students from the University of Lethbridge) had face-to-face conversations with over 1000 people, including many kids, and played interactive games to highlight the importance of water quality, preventing invasive species, and protecting native fish.

We also helped many of our partners pull thousands of weeds and plant hundreds of seedlings and willows to restore damaged streambanks. Watching these trees and shrubs grow back is very rewarding because we know they are filtering water, holding back sediment, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife.

Summer 2018 Highlights:

Interactive learning activities at the MagrathChautauqua family event.

Presented at the Nanton Town Council water talks.

Hands-on activities for students at Day on the Creek with the Pincher Outdoor Education Movement.

Volunteers Needed to Help Restore Streambanks*

Help plant willows at our Backcountry Restoration Event on October 13*

All are welcome to join OWC and Cows and Fish as we host our annual backcountry volunteer restoration event! For the past 3 years we have been restoring damaged streambanks along creeks that are vital westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout habitat.

Hot food and beverages, transportation, and tools are provided – we just need volunteers who can dedicate one day to the watershed.

Hands-on action is critical to our work engaging recreationists to minimize their impact on the watershed. Restoration events allow recreationists to help steward the places they love and demonstrate their commitment to environmental health as well as high quality outdoor experiences.